Series synopsis
Basketball, also known as 빠스껫 볼 is a South Korean drama romance television series that premiered on tvN on October 21, 2013. It ended on December 17, 2013. It stars Do Ji-han, Gong Hyung-jin, Kim Eung-soo and Jung In-sun.
Set during the turbulent years of the Japanese occupation until independence, and a few years before the division of Korea into North and South, the story is about the first and last time that Korea had a single, unified national basketball team, which made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 1948 London Olympics. The drama follows the loves, conflicts, unity, and emotional victory of young athletes who cling to the sport as the bright spot in the darkness of their times.
Premise
Set during the turbulent years of the Japanese occupation until independence, and a few years before the division of Korea into North and South, the story is about the first and last time that Korea had a single, unified national basketball team, which made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 1948 London Olympics. The drama follows the loves, conflicts, unity, and emotional victory of young athletes who cling to the sport as the bright spot in the darkness of their times.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Do Ji-han as Kang San
- Gong Hyung-jin as Gong Yoon-bae
- Kim Eung-soo as Choi Je-gook
- Jung In-sun as Hong Byeo-ri
- Jin Kyung as woman from Bamsil
- Kim Bo-mi as Mi-sook
- Ahn Suk-hwan as Min Tae-shin
- Lee Han-wi as Yoon Deok-myung
Supporting cast
- Park Ye-eun as Go Bong-soon
- Jo Hee-bong as One-man band
- Yeon Min-ji as commissioner's wife
- Ji Il-ju as Lee Hong-Ki
- James Kim Su-Hyeon
- Lee Elijah as Choi Shin-Young
- Jang Jae-ho as Choi Tae Young
Episodes
This series spans 13 seasons with 192 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 18 | October 21, 2013 | December 17, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 12 | December 12, 2010 | March 13, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 12 | May 30, 2011 | August 23, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 17 | February 20, 2012 | June 11, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 10 | August 19, 2013 | October 21, 2013 |
| Season 6 | 17 | April 17, 2017 | August 14, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 17 | May 14, 2018 | September 16, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 18 | June 19, 2019 | October 16, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 7 | February 9, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| Season 10 | 26 | May 16, 2022 | May 8, 2023 |
| Season 11 | 26 | October 9, 2023 | September 23, 2024 |
| Season 12 | 12 | May 5, 2025 | July 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 21, 2013 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 22, 2013 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bitch Boo Bye Royce, Jen, Evelyne & Suzie return on Basketball Wives but with a few new faces. This season finds the ladies facing down old issues & new alike, with even more dramatic outbursts & heart rendering emotional moments than before. |
December 12, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Fallout over Suzie and Evelyn's argument has Suzie on the run to an unexpected source....GLORIA! Also, Tami reintroduces her daughters to father Kenny Anderson after many years apart. |
December 19, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Shaunie and the ladies launch a surprise ambush on Gloria to find out why her wedding was called off. Jen and Eric finally have "the talk" that will alter the course of their relationship forever. |
January 2, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 With Royce at odds with Evelyn and Jen and Tami bent on preventing Evelyn from profiting off the hurtful phrase that launched their season-ending brawl, is it too late to make amends? |
May 30, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Suzie's return to the circle upsets Royce. Sparks fly when Tami takes Meeka to task for playing both sides. |
June 6, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Royce's father raises concerns about his daughter's new boyfriend. Also, Evelyn checks out a fertility clinic as she prepares to begin a family with Chad Ochocinco. |
June 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 20, 2012 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 27, 2012 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 5, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Evelyn takes on the media for the first time after an altercation with her husband. Also, Tami tries to convince her to give the marriage a second chance. |
August 19, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Evelyn’s friend Tasha Marbury meets the ladies while Suzie and Tami’s insatiable curiosity about an old tabloid scandal makes waves. |
August 26, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The ladies deal with the fallout of Suzie’s grilling of Tasha Marbury. Also, Tami raises questions within the group by failing to show for Evelyn’s big birthday blowout. |
September 2, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Evelyn Lozada makes the move to LA and reunites with her best friend, Shaunie, and her old nemesis, Tami. At Shaunie's birthday party, tension between Evelyn, Tami, and Jackie threatens to boil over. |
April 17, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Evelyn and Jackie put their differences aside and move forward in their friendship. Later, Tami digs up new dirt on Evelyn in hopes of proving that she hasn’t changed; and newcomer Bonnie-Jill finds herself in the middle of some drama. |
April 24, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jackie throws a party to celebrate becoming a grandmother but a confrontation with Tami spoils the evening while Shaunie supports Evelyn as she begins her IVF treatment. |
May 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Recently single Evelyn shows off her revenge body; Tami stays busy with an appearance on "Wild 'N Out"; Malaysia brings in a new crew, Kristen Scott and Cece Gutierrez; Jen goes to court for a restraining order on her ex. |
May 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Evelyn grapples with a big decision regarding her frozen embryos; Tami is curious as to why Jen got so close to Evelyn after talking smack about her behind the scenes; and a rumor about Byron Scott's girlfriend, Cece, spreads. |
May 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The mood quickly shifts when CeCe has a spa day intended as a do-over with the women, and OG throws a party at which Tami and Jackie have a heated exchange with Evelyn. |
May 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Shaunie prepares for Shareef's surgery, Evelyn struggles with her health, Tami hides big news, Malaysia tries to help CeCe and Kristen move forward, and Jen stirs the pot. |
June 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Malaysia tries to broker peace between Kristen, CeCe and Londen, Tami's daughters are upset at her for eloping, and Jennifer comes face to face with Shaunie and Evelyn. |
June 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tami opens up about her ex-husband's stroke, OG voices her opinion about Kristen and CeCe's attempt to mend their relationship, and things get heated between OG and Kristen. |
July 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 9, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 16, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Familiar faces returns for an extravagant wedding celebrations, but tensions threaten to derail it. |
May 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 1002 Duffey finds herself torn between choosing her DJ career or family. |
May 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jen works through grief and finds peace; tensions escalate when Duffey hosts a matchmaking event. |
May 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back in the Building! Evelyn Lozada is back in the fold but when Brooke Bailey throws her a party there are mixed feelings in the group; when Jackie Christie introduces newcomer Vanessa Rider into the mix, a surprising personal vendetta is revealed. |
October 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Homewreckers Shaunie tries to broker peace between Evelyn and Vanessa; Evelyn gets cold feet in her relationship with Lavon; Brittany's motives are questioned after she is spotted out to dinner with Shaq; Jackie gets an unexpected olive branch by an old friend. |
October 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ice Queens Brittany brings the wives ice skating for some wholesome fun, but her frustration over co-parenting causes a crack in her plan. vanessa faces off with Evelyn one-on-one. Brooke battles with her anger over the loss of her daughter |
October 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It’s Giving Foe Jennifer returns from Paris as a newly wedded bride and watches her husband go to jail; Jackie's attempt at unity unravels at her Friendsgiving; Evelyn's receipts clash with Jennifer's unwavering vows; Brittany's new faith faces. |
May 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Win, Lose, or Brawl Chantel plans a group activity, determined to get the ladies to bond; Jennifer tries to clear Christian's name, causing more issues with Evelyn; Brandi focuses on her newfound independence; Ming and Ty try to find common ground. |
May 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Bad Ty/Ming The death of Jennifer and Evelyn's friendship calls into question Jennifer and Brandi's relationship; Ming and Ty try to move on, but will someone get jealous?; Chantel navigates her relationship with Jackie. |
May 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:00:00 |